Although many pergolas are designed to be open-air structures, there are times when you might want one to be a bit more secure and private. By building a pergola gate, you can address both concerns. You can either place a gate on an existing pergola, or you can add a pergola over your own gate to highlight your entrance and add some protection from the elements. A few gates are so wonderfully created that they entice the eye and add a lot of charm to your property. For those who have an area that needs to be closed off for any reason, a pergola gate might be the answer you’re looking for.

There are a lot of instances when people might like having a deck which can be closed off. For instance, when you have small kids who like to play on the deck, using a gate would be an ideal method of keeping the children inside the specified area. Of course, on a deck the gate doesn’t always have to be mounted on a pergola, but occupying all or part of your deck with a pergola can make it a far more useful space. The pergola will give you shade and keep out some rain and the gate will close the area off to anyone but your own family. In effect, it is like creating a little room on the rear of your property.

People who construct hot tubs with a pergola often stress about neighborhood children or even pets wandering into them. By building a gate, it is possible to keep unwelcome visitors out and have a safe hot tub area. The same could be true if you have an outdoor kitchen constructed under a pergola. Surrounding the structure with half walls or slatted barriers can help, but with a gate you are able to secure the entire area and even padlock it if you want.

Many pergola designs you can purchase usually do not include gate materials. That is because many of them are in a design that leaves some or all the sides open. This is great if you would like to use the structure for any chat area or a spot to go and unwind, but if you use it for a practical space, such as for your hot tub or outdoor kitchen, you can still add walls along with a pergola gate on your own.